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Antinuclear antibodies are antibodies produced against the body's own cells that are used to diagnose an multi-systemic autoimmune disorder Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). It might be elevated in other autoimmune...

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This test helps support a diagnosis of Celiac Disease, a food sensitivity (not an allergy) to gluten, found in wheat, barley, and rye. The only way to diagnose Celiac Disease is through a gastroenterologist,...

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The Arthritis Profile is a comprehensive panel of blood tests used to screen your blood for the most common causes of joint stiffness.
The most common cause of joint stiffness is Osteoarthritis. The arthritis...

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This test detects high levels of uric acid in the blood. Uric acid is a chemical produced when your body breaks down foods that contain organic compunds called purines. Most uric acid is dissolved in the blood,...

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The rheumatoid arthritis blood test is primarily used to help diagnose rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and to distinguish it from other forms of arthritis and other conditions that cause similar symptoms of joint pain,...

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This test is used to study individuals with recurrent bacterial infections or allergy.
However there are limitations to this procedure. This procedure is not suitable for the measurement of samples containing...

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Serotonin may be measured to confirm the diagnosis of carcinoid syndrome.
The carcinoid syndrome is usually caused by primary carcinoids of the ileum, but the syndrome is occasionally caused by primary...

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This test detects, helps diagnose and monitors specific autoimmune disorders and differentiates between two of the most common types of inflammatory bowel disease: Crohn disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC)...

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This test is used to help diagnose and monitor lupus. Anti-dsDNA is one of a group of autoantibodies called antinuclear antibodies. These are produced by ones immune system and fail to distinguish between self" and...

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This test is used to detect antibodies associated with SLE and mixed connective tissue disease. Anti-Sm is highly specific for SLE. Anti-RNP is found with a variety of rheumatoid diseases with high titers associated...

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This test may be useful in diagnosing and monitoring connective tissue diseases.
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Those who suspect they have an autoimmune disorder such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis or scleroderma...

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Testing for gluten sensitivity or celiac disease.
Gluten sensitivity or celiac disease is a disorder where antibodies are present in the gut against the gluten component of wheat, etc causing poor absorption...

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Fibrinogen is a protein produced by the liver and secreted into the blood. Fibrinogen plays an important role in controlling bleeding during an injury.
Fibrinogen levels can be used to assess the effectiveness...

Autoimmune Disorders

An autoimmune disorder happens when the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells and body tissue. Your immune system cannot tell the difference between healthy tissue and antigens, resulting in the destruction of body tissue, an abnormal growth of an organ or changes in organ function.

Antigens are harmful substances that cause your immune system to produce antibodies against it. Examples of antigens include bacteria, chemicals, viruses and pollen. The white cells in your body help protect your immune system against these harmful substances. However, when an autoimmune disorder is present, the body ends up destroying healthy tissue and antigens all together.

Disclaimer: Tests cannot be conducted at lab locations in New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. We can only offer clinical lab testing to individuals 18 and older. The only exception is STD Testing, which is offered to individuals 16 years and older.